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[Android Apps and Games] fobtob387:
AdClear disables every time I lock my phone, is there anyway to permanently enable it?
[Android Apps and Games] AndroMeise:
Delete.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Hey there! The usage statistics will not be accurate when using AdClear. Since traffic travels through the local VPN first, Android attributes traffic and data to AdClear that is actually for your other apps. That being said, AdClear does have a lesser impact on battery life that we are working on lowering bit by bit.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
do you have background data restriction on?
[Android Apps and Games] PapaWangsta:
[MENTION=7253675]SEVEN_AdClear[/MENTION], I'm running VPN on my phones. Is it okay to have VPN+AdClear at the same time? What are the drawbacks?
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Unfortunately Android doesn't allow two VPNs to be on at the same time.
[Android Apps and Games] PapaWangsta:
ahh, no wonder. When I tried to tuning on the AdClear and my regular VPN app automatically shuts down.
[Android Apps and Games] fobtob387:
Is that "Metered Wi-Fi networks" ? If yes, it's disabled.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Where background processes are turned off when the screen is locked. What phone are you using?
[Android Apps and Games] fobtob387:
Samsung Galaxy S4 (GT-I9507), LineageOS 14.1 Beta 4.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
It could be a Lineage problem, as we can't guarantee stability (should still be fine). But yes, if there's anything that interrupts Android services, that could be it. Otherwise, send us feedback through the app so that we can look at the logs.
[Android Apps and Games] fobtob387:
I can't figure out how to send the log(s), any help?
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
It should be under the menu option Help and Feedback.
[Android Apps and Games] jerryn70:
Not showing filters.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Oh thanks for letting us know. This was probably the most common problem in our first release. I'll let the team know it's still happening.
[Android Apps and Games] ryuisnod:
Works fine on LinageOS 14.1 on n9005
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Good to know. We've been working on it.
[Android Apps and Games] mervin989:
Hi, im on the latest version with the beta release channel, wondered if is is possible to add a dns logger to filter out all https requests from all apps instead of the filter log showing which ones have been blocked? Currently trying to figure out why one website which worked fine in previous updates is being blocked on the latest release. Added the domain to the whitelist but not getting through.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
You're wanted all https traffic to come through? Send us a log through Feedback and we'll take a look at the whitelist. I believe we've been tinkering with it recently.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
I confirmed with the team that the whitelist isn't operating functionally correct right now. We should have it ready soon.
[Android Apps and Games] jerryn70:
After successful installation and setup when I open adclear I'm stuck on the main logo screen. Sometimes it shows blank white page.

I need to do 2 or more Force stop to get it back to normal .

And Issue #46 is still not solved. This is the 3rd time I'm reporting the same issue.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Can you screenshot the ads? We're blocking everything on that site on our end.

We have a few cases of the logo issue and are investigating.
[Android Apps and Games] mervin989:
Glad that you guys are working on it, hope it gets fixed in the next update since the past two updates havent solved it
[Android Apps and Games] Nyssa1104:
Good day all just by chance a stumbled across this app else where on the net.

Great work guys and gals on this app.

The build version l came across is AdClear v7.0.0.503615 I have not downloaded it because of my concerns it fake etc etc etc.

What are the current build versions stable and beta alpha and where can I download each versions from?

I'm aware in the OP there are links to a Stable 6xxxx build is this the current one. I'm on Android 7 with Honor 8 device and a Sony Z2 with Android 4.

Thanks.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Hi! What site did you find that on? Our APKs get shared like hotcakes. You can get the latest stable version here, from our website, our GitHub page, or Amazon if you'd like. The link to join beta is in my signature.
[Android Apps and Games] alagga:
Is there a possibility to move the user certificates to system? (maybe add a option for rooted devices or a short howto)

So the key icon in the statusbar could be removed.
[Android Apps and Games] pgovotsos:
MoveCerts will move the certificate to system. Also back to user if you want / need to.

Here's the link to it in Play store:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nutomic.zertman

Here's the link to it in F-Droid:

Move Certs! (Resolve certificates warnings) - https://f-droid.org/app/com.nutomic.zertman
[Android Apps and Games] alagga:
Thanks that has worked.

But it seems as the key icon is caused by the VPN. Any workaround for this? :)
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Unfortunately no. It's an Android thing.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
AdClear version 503621

Change List

New UI

Bug Fixes

Hey guys, I thought I'd put the release notes up for the new update (even though they're short). The UI features are too much to list in bullet points, but I'm available to answer any questions you may have.

DOWNLOAD

We're going to be adding new features/updates frequently in the coming weeks as we knock out sprints. We were just comfortable with the UI rollout through beta enough to release it now. We hope you enjoy!

:good:
[Android Apps and Games] alagga:
Maybe a dev knows where to find the icon, so we could replace it with a blank one. (of course just for rooted ones)
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
I believe that there's some option when rooted to just dismiss that icon, if I'm not mistaken.
[Android Apps and Games] nycdiplomat:
Tasker broadcasts? I'd love to be able to automate this for example, when I arrive at the gym, enable adclear. I see after reading through the thread that this was mentioned in June 2016. Any progress [MENTION=7253675]SEVEN_AdClear[/MENTION]?
[Android Apps and Games] tamanaco:
Pardon my ignorance, but I just came across this app. Does this version 503621 include all the new features from the recent beta program that I've just read about on recent posts? Meaning, is this a new (full feature) stable release or a release candidate that's using the new UI elements from the beta?
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Yes it is! We decided to hold back on some of the features to make sure they're ready to go, but the UI on its own was remarkably stable during beta so we felt comfortable getting it out.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Yes, this is something that's been on our "list". Near the end of July was when we started work on the redesign, and it kind of went on the backburner, unfortunately. I'll bring it up with the team in our meeting tomorrow morning and get back to you.
[Android Apps and Games] nycdiplomat:
Awesome! Thanks for the quick reply.
[Android Apps and Games] chteh2008:
Some app are not blocking ads in this new version, previous version work perfectly, I am using Nexus 5 stock ROM without root.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Are you in beta?
[Android Apps and Games] stgerrard:
Why Facebook is indicated as bypassed app in the new version? I remember Facebook ads can be blocked in the previous version.
[Android Apps and Games] chteh2008:
I am not in beta version, thanks.
[Android Apps and Games] jerryn70:
Maybe that bypassed wrongly
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
The latest version has ad blocking improvements, as we noticed that slip as well. We have to make small changes every few months to stay ahead. If you'd like to join, the link's in my signature, but it'll also be out very soon publicly.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
We previously bypassed facebook because we weren't blocking at all. I'm double checking with the dev team to confirm, as it might be tied to firewall/doze coming up instead.
[Android Apps and Games] alagga:
Only option I found so far is Notifyclean, which needs Xposed to be installed.

Someone got an alternative without Xposed? :)
[Android Apps and Games] gitit20:
So the last version was blocking everything just fine but now with this version, the Facebook ads are not being blocked and I can't turn it on for facebook. Why? For the most part, its working ok but is buggy from time to time... It will sometimes stop working and needs a reboot to fix it...
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Just confirmed with the devs that we don't block ads in facebook. I thought I might've missed a memo or something, but we have yet to integrate a solution for their "unblockable" ads that doesn't break the app.

Are you on 503686?
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
AdClear Version 503686 Release Notes

Change List

Improved ad detection

Updated UI

Bug fixes and improvements

DOWNLOAD

This update features better ad detection. You should see more ads blocked across the board. We've also fixed some of the bugs that have popped up since the UI was released. If you run into any problems, let me know! Thanks guys.
[Android Apps and Games] stgerrard:
I'm on 503621
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Try updating to the latest version. Ad blocking is much improved.
[Android Apps and Games] stgerrard:
Tried. Web page opened in Facebook App still popup ads. Other than this, no major problem so far. Great job!
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Hmmm... Next time when you're in that scenario try opening the page in your browser from the app and see if the ads are there. I'm not sure if we work when FB uses the browser.
[Android Apps and Games] stgerrard:
I turned on Facebook app setting "links open externally" and the problem solved.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Sorry if that's an inconvenience! I confirmed with the devs that that would happen when FB just calls a browser api.
[Android Apps and Games] Niniom:
This was a helpful app but now it doesn't work anymore (at least for me), for the last couple of weeks i see ads everywhere and everything is on
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Are you on the latest version? We introduced new ad blocking capabilities that should make performance even better than what it was.
[Android Apps and Games] SylRiel:
Hi. I just found and installed your ad blocking app. So far so good. However, the number one REASON I was looking for an ad blocking app in the first place is to block ads in Facebook's in app browser, the browser that opens if you don't set Facebook to open link externally. Am I to understand from your posts regarding Facebook that your app does NOT block ads in Facebook's internal browser?

I don't want to set Facebook to open links in an external browser because Facebook stupidly loses my place when I go back to it and it's all hassle scrolling back down to look for where I left off. If the reason you're not blocking apps from within Facebook's internal browser is because you have some kind affiliation with Facebook be honest and say so. You've already mentioned you log Facebook activities so who knows what kind of relationship you have with them. We'll understand. Isn't the reason Google hates ad blockers is that they make money on the ads?

I am in the process of looking at various ad blockers when I came across yours. The two most recent ad blockers I have tried are Adguard and Blokada. Both works similarly to yours using local VPN. Both can block ads inside Facebook's internal browser. So why can't yours?
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Edit: Sorry, I misread your post. Facebook ads have form of encryption that has yet to be cracked on mobile. We go ahead and exclude it while we throw whatever we can at the wall internally to find a way through. I'll see if we can isolate the browser api and block within it, but this is just something we frankly hadn't gotten complaints about until last week. I would suggest trying a third party facebook app because that UX behavior when going back is ridiculous.
[Android Apps and Games] SylRiel:
I appreciate your quick reply. I see no reason to use a 3rd party Facebook app when the official one works just fine. As I mentioned both Adguard and Blokada block the ads in the Facebook in app browser. I would really like to see that ability in Adclear which currently does not black ads from Facebook's internal browser. Adguard is pricey, and its filtering is slow specially its DNS filtering. Blokada is a little simplictic for my taste. I like the interface of Adclear so I will be keeping an eye on it.

Thanks
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
I meant to say "in the meantime" with regard to a third party app. We'll take a look at what we can do with the browser, and I completely understand why you'd want it.
[Android Apps and Games] SylRiel:
Thank you. I appreciate it.
[Android Apps and Games] tamanaco:
I have been using AdClear for a couple days now and I believe it'll become the replacement for Adaway given that my new S7 edge is not rooted. I used a rooted S5 until recently and was very happy with Adway. A couple questions regarding AdClear

Is it possible to add an option(s) to have the be VPN be active depending on the wireless network you're connected. Meaning active the VPN when you're connected to WiFi, Cell or Both. This way the issue of battery usage could be somewhat mitigated. I use apps that access data over the cell network, but the apps that annoy me the most with ads are the apps that I use for streaming media. I mostly use them while I'm connected to WiFi, as I no longer have an unlimited data plan.

I understand that the AdClear VPN might not be the guilty party that's causing the high battery usage. But is there something you can do to at least show us which of the apps that's using the VPN is the top battery-sucking culprit? Or is the top battery-sucking app the same as the app that appears as the top blocked?
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
With the battery, unfortunately not. We've yet to see a battery monitor work accurately with a VPN on.

For your first question, are you meaning some sort of tasker integration?
[Android Apps and Games] tamanaco:
Not necessary with tasker... The apps that annoy me the most with ads are apps that I use when I'm using social media, browsing the web or streaming audio/video over WiFi. (I try to only use these apps when I'm connected via WiFi). I use the Cell network mostly for email, text, location (maps) and voice calls. The apps that I use for these purposes do not push ads. I just want to eliminate the overhead of the VPN when I'm only using the Cell network.

Like it's now - VPN can be turn on or off manually for both the WiFi and Cell network

What I'm suggesting - VPN stays off unless AdClear detects a WiFi network "connection".

I'm just find myself forgetting to turn on AdClear on when I connect to WiFi. Implementing this might be more trouble than it's worth.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
We actually have something similar like this coming very soon. :)
[Android Apps and Games] aris_p:
Hi. Since I updated the app to version 503707 the phone is always on and the battery consumption is terrible. I have to force stop AdClear to verify that indeed it's the cause of it.

I'm using a ZUK Z2 with Android 6.1

thanks
[Android Apps and Games] tamanaco:
Great!... I'm assuming that this would be an "option" that one can enable/disable.

One more question. I also use IPVanish and I noticed that sometimes when I quit IPVanish via the pop up overlay, both AdClear and IPVanish VPNs "appear" to remain active. (see pict) My understanding is that with Android only one VPN could be active an any time. When I start IPVanish it disables AdClear. If I quit via the full IPVanish interface it works as expected.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Now that's something I haven't seen before! Are you having connection problems when this happens?
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Thanks for letting us know. Something has gone awry in our latest update that has caused a few reports of battery drain. We've got the whole team looking at it, since battery life is a major concern for us. Do you mean your phone's screen is always on?
[Android Apps and Games] aris_p:
No, then screen is off but the processor never goes into sleep mode
[Android Apps and Games] oroboros74:
AdClear on MiBox (Android TV)?

Hi, I tried to AdClear on my MiBox, and although it works, I?m having a few issues:

- It shows up sideways. Would be nice for it to "know" it should display in landscape mode.

- I'm not able to install certificates.

- Using the DPAD remote, I'm not able to select some check boxes like the "do not show again" one.
[Android Apps and Games] tazaga:
Adclear never works
[Android Apps and Games] Killer4008:
I hope to check this app soon. Great job
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Is your MiBox using an ethernet connection or wireless?
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
No blocking at all? What OS are you using?
[Android Apps and Games] nuclearsunshine:
I've been trying out AdClear for about a week on my S7 Edge. When it works it's great, but more often than not it causes network timeouts that go away as soon as I disable AdClear. Rather disappointing.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
We're sorry this is happening! Can you send us logs through the Help and Feedback section? We'll investigate the issue ASAP.
[Android Apps and Games] nuclearsunshine:
I'm trying but the report never seems to get past "preparing". I've let it "prepare" for 10+ minutes before giving up. I managed to get a previous report through, I think yesterday, after several attempts, but the only reply I got was to upgrade my version. I've done so, but none of the problems have gone away.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
We were getting reports of timeouts on the last version which is probably why you were told that. I'd assume that's also causing timeouts when sending a report. I'll see if we have enough info on our end to investigate. I believe it stems from our new way of blocking ads.
[Android Apps and Games] XenRon:
Does the app drain tons of battery? I just installed the app so I am not sure.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
We do have a drain effect on the battery, but it shouldn't be worse than, say, your browser. We have had a percentage of users having battery problems in recent updates, but we're working on it. In a few weeks we should be significantly decreasing our battery footprint.
[Android Apps and Games] XenRon:
I have also done an Internet Speed Test and while using AdClear, my internet speed significantly slows down. Are there any reasons?
[Android Apps and Games] XenRon:
Here is the screenshot: The first two test are when using AdClear and the last 2 test is my wifi speed without using AdClear
[Android Apps and Games] tamanaco:
I updated to the latest version 503766 and this issue still happens. I don't have connection problems when this happens. The last VPN started is the one that remains active. Just need to keep in mind that if AdClear is the last one started, I'm using the IP addressed assigned by my ISP and not IPVanish's - As expected. Just don't know why they both appear active in the notification pull down.

I also noticed that while AdClear is running connecting to WiFi APs sometimes takes longer than usual. With AdClear running on Nougat I now sometime get message telling that it's waiting for the connection quality to improve when connecting to APs.

Please, if possible, work on reducing drain on the battery, as this is the main reason I stop AdClear from running when my battery is low.
[Android Apps and Games] oroboros74:
Wireless.

I see it's blocking ads from some apps, but not others (like MX Player).
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
AdClear will decrease speed by just a bit, but it shouldn't be noticeable at all. Are you perchance using an Xperia? We see it happen most on those phones. We are currently in the process of rolling out major features of our redesign, and a fix for this is one of them.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Thanks for the clarification. I'll try to replicate that on my end and get back to you.

The battery drain is being fixed as we speak! We have the team focused on figuring out the source right now. We should have it fixed soon.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Can you give us more examples? We're always looking for new ways to block ads on TV apps since they're served a bit differently.
[Android Apps and Games] XenRon:
I am not using an Xperia but a Samsung
[Android Apps and Games] gitit20:
I'm still using an older version that still blocks eBay app and a couple more like Viber why have they been removed why don't you give us the ability to bypass the bypass?
[Android Apps and Games] oroboros74:
Under Top Blocked Apps, I see Crossyroads, Terrarium TV and Mobdro.

I see adds in MxPlayer and Youtube. Oddly enough, before the last update everything was fine.

Like I mentioned before, it won't install certificates to the MiBox, and you should correct the screen rotation problem too.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
We bypass these apps for privacy reasons. Shopping Carts for transactions and coupon ads, and voip apps for connection and call privacy. I will ask the team to consider an override.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Yes, Android TV will probably not let certificates be installed. With the apps you mentioned, I'd try clearing their cache/data once the VPN is on. It should help.
[Android Apps and Games] tamanaco:
SEVEN_AdClear, could you update the OP whenever a Curent Stable or Beta version is released? This way I can just look there and install + test the latest release if it's different from the last one I had installed. Thanks
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Certainly. I usually do just that, but our devs have been uploading the APKs recently and I had forgotten to go back and do that. Thanks for reminding me!
[Android Apps and Games] cheuh:
Adclear is not blocking YouTube ads for me. I already tried clearing the cache and data in the YouTube app. Is anyone else having this problem?
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
What OS are you using?
[Android Apps and Games] nizuak:
recently installed super file manger and it's riddled with adds, is there anything i should b doing to enjoy the app rather than the add;):D:o
[Android Apps and Games] cheuh:
Android 7.0 nougat
[Android Apps and Games] Lexx Diamond:
I just installed it today and so far so good.
[Android Apps and Games] Sindre.B:
I am having some trouble removing the mandatory lock screen on a Samsung SM-T520 4.4.2

Is there any fix for this? I have removed the app and the VPN but i still cannot remove the lock screen.

There is no other exchange account or other stuff requiring a lock screen.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Under Trusted Credentials in your Security Settings, hit Clear All Credentials and you should be good to go.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Hey there! Are you using the certificate? If you do, this might also be an app that caches ads. See if there's a noticeable cache in the app's screen, and try clearing it when the VPN is on. I know of one other file manager that caches ads the same way.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Since Android doesn't allow user certificates, the only way to blcok YouTube ads is through rooting your phone and then putting the certificate onto your phone using different software. If that interests you, I can go into more detail on how to do it. We're always searching for ways to do it without rooting on 7, and we're hoping they'll add back user credential (the cert) functionality soon. They've gotten a good bit of backlash for it.
[Android Apps and Games] Maxikinq:
App is always crashing on my Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3 with Resurrection Remix android version 7.1.1. Is the app at the moment not compatible with 7.1.1?